Saturnz Barz
Gorillaz feat. Popcaan Lyrics


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Haha, woii yoii
Never heard any ting, got the Unruly Boss
Nuh
Hahaha
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All my life
Mi ever have mi gun so mi haffi move sharp like mi knife
All my life
Mi pray say when mi get wealthy a ma a mi wife
All my life
The system force mi
Fi be a killer just like Rodney Price
All my life
No, all my life

Wah happen to you Cobe, some bwoy doh know mi
To how me ruff dem cah believe a grandma grow mi
Know few Popcaan song doh, and feel dem know mi
Four mile mi used to walk guh school, dem know man story?
Ha! Now mi gain up all those glory
The world is mine, the whole a it mi taking slowly
Happy days mi call it now mi bun sad story
Anyway mi deh inna the world mi dawgs dem round mi
Hahaha mi laugh and collect those trophy
Because mi deserve everything weh music gives mi
Bwoy, unruly nuh light like Frisbee
The dream, family live that wid me
Oh, oh, oh, oh
All my life mi dream fi own house, land, cars, and bikes

All my life
I'm in the stakin' bar
I got debts, I'm a debaser
All my life
Saturnz about to make love
And I'm just a heartbreaker
All my life
And I won't get a take in
'Cause I'm out when I'm stakin'
And the rings I am breaking
Are making you a personal day

With the holograms beside me
I'll dance alone tonight
In a mirrored world, are you beside me?
All my life
Distortion

All my life
I'm in the stakin' bar
I got debts, I'm a debaser
All my life
Saturnz about to make love
And I'm just a heartbreaker
All my life
And I won't get a take in
'Cause I'm out when I'm stakin'




And the rings I am breaking
Are making you a personal day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gorillaz's "Saturnz Barz" represent various issues in life, including violence, wealth, dreams of owning material possessions, and heartbreak. The first verse is by Jamaican artist Popcaan, who raps about his life experiences with violence and the desire for wealth. His lyrics touch upon the pressure he felt from society to become a killer and how he had dreamed of buying a house and owning cars and bikes.


In the chorus, Damon Albarn, the lead singer of Gorillaz, sings about being a debaser, owing debts, and staking at a bar. The lyrics represent a past life of partying and debauchery. He mentions Saturn and how it's about to make love, indicating the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The chorus concludes with Albarn expressing regret about missing out on opportunities because he was always out staking.


In the final verse, Albarn sings about dancing alone in a mirrored world and experiencing distortion, indicating feelings of disconnection and disorientation. The lyrics hint at loneliness and heartbreak, suggesting that Albarn's partying lifestyle could be the cause of his unhappiness.


Overall, the lyrics of "Saturnz Barz" speak about the different facets of life, including the pressure and violence that some face, the desire for wealth, regrets from the past, and feelings of loneliness.


Line by Line Meaning

Haha, woii yoii
Laughing and expressing excitement


Never heard any ting, got the Unruly Boss
Claiming to be ignorant of anything that could implicate them in wrongdoings, but also boasting of being affiliated with the notorious Unruly Boss.


Press the button to begin
Prompting the listener to start paying attention.


Cho
An interjection used to indicate a transition in the topic or mood of the lyrics


All my life Mi ever have mi gun so mi haffi move sharp like mi knife All my life Mi pray say when mi get wealthy a ma a mi wife All my life The system force mi Fi be a killer just like Rodney Price All my life No, all my life
Describing the life of the artist, who has always had to be aware and prepared for danger. Expressing the desire to be successful and provide for their loved ones. Highlighting the influence of the oppressive system, which pushed them into a life of violence and crime from a young age.


Wah happen to you Cobe, some bwoy doh know mi To how me ruff dem cah believe a grandma grow mi Know few Popcaan song doh, and feel dem know mi Four mile mi used to walk guh school, dem know man story? Ha! Now mi gain up all those glory The world is mine, the whole a it mi taking slowly Happy days mi call it now mi bun sad story Anyway mi deh inna the world mi dawgs dem round mi Hahaha mi laugh and collect those trophy Because mi deserve everything weh music gives mi Bwoy, unruly nuh light like Frisbee The dream, family live that wid me Oh, oh, oh, oh All my life mi dream fi own house, land, cars, and bikes
Reflecting on the challenges and obstacles they've faced, many of which others may not be aware of. Emphasizing their current success and the happiness it brings, surrounded by friends and family. Declaring their belief that they deserve everything that they've gained from their career. Expressing a desire for material possessions that were once unattainable.


I'm in the stakin' bar I got debts, I'm a debaser Saturnz about to make love And I'm just a heartbreaker And I won't get a take in 'Cause I'm out when I'm stakin' And the rings I am breaking Are making you a personal day
Describing the artist's situation in the present, as they deal with the stress of financial struggles and bad habits. Comparing their position to that of Saturn, who is about to create new things in the world, while the artist is just breaking hearts. Telling the listener that they won't be involved in anyone else's business or affairs, as they are just concerned with their own issues.


With the holograms beside me I'll dance alone tonight In a mirrored world, are you beside me? All my life Distortion
Painting a picture of a lonely artist dancing with holograms and questioning whether anyone is truly by their side. Representing the distorting effects of success and fame on the artist's life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Damon Albarn, Andrae Sutherland

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Russel: is tired and just wants to sleep
Also Russel: gets attacked and thrown around by a big blue monster

2-D: just wants to eat something
Also 2-D: gets attacked by some fridge monster and having food shoved brutally into his mouth but starts singing like nothing ever happened

Noodle: just wants to chill
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Murdoc: sits in a disgusting bathtub with black water

2D: eats food that could be months old for all he knows

Russel: sleeping on a dusty ass bed with his shoes on

Noodle: hangs out in a decrepit basement


The bar of hygiene is so low for these guys that it hits the earth’s core.



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2D: White
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